Take 2 Interactive today confirmed that San Andreas has shipped to North American stores, by issuing a press release. While we reported yesterday on the possibility of gamers picking up the game one day early, the official release date still stands as Tuesday, October 26th.

Rockstar Games, the world-renowned publishing division of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce that Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has shipped to retail stores in North America. Developed by Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is available exclusively for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas will be in stores in Europe on October 29th, 2004.

i live in australia and i might get it wednasday. gpstore.co.nz where i ordered the uncut version got there stock in on over the past weekend and they started shipping it to me last night, and it takes 3-6 days to get here via air mail. w00t.

thats the same everywhere, Its illegal to sell it before 7pm, its a Pre-release for people who have reserved the game only. The official release date is still oct 26 I'll be in the parking lot at gamestop at 7pm.

I just got through and I was told by "Dave" that I wont be getting the game untill tomorrow morning because well neither will they. I might have to try other stores in the next little while, anyone with REAL info about an early release in winnipeg if you could please give me a PM that'd be nice.

hey neil, doesn't it make you mad that some gamestores in the UK and all over Europe have already got this game in their stockroom, but arn't allowed to put it on sale til 29th :D

some stores have had it longer than American Stores, and if you know the right places in the UK (example, in my hometown, a shop called 101 Games) you could probably get it as early as Wednesday, maybe tuesday but doubtful.

Luckly for me, i am a big fan of Pro Evolution Soccer, so the new one holds me over :D

I just got off the phone with my local gamestop. They said the shipment comes in tonight around 8 o'clock and that I could come in at that time to get my copy. w00t!!! Ill be playing it myself in 7 hours.new PStwo, new MemCard, NEW GTA!!!! This will be my last post until i get stuck in the game. HAPPY PLAYING.. and to those who arent getting it yet.. HAPPY PRAYING!!!

Yay! My order from gamestop.com has shipped! I'll be playing it tomorrow, definately!

Yeah, there does seem to be something magical about these past few months. We've all come together to express our joy and love for this series, and our anticipation for this game, it's a beautiful thing.

I'll probably stop hanging around here for a while after I get San Andreas and start playing, so I just wanted to say, "It's been great, guys. Rockstar is ready to deliver a great game to us, the eager and waiting fans, and I'm sure it won't dissapoint.".

hey i aint gettin it 4 a few more days not friday but next 1 should b good no spoilers plzz i Cant wait
It phyisically makes me sick 2 know that it will b sitting in EB Games store room and i can play it honestly i feel sick right now.
I COuld get a burnt copy but id rather get it afta i get tha real thing u know the smell the book n shit like dat well dinnas here so im out peace and happy gaming to those that are playing it as i type this